The Deputy Grand Superintendent and the Provincial team pictured above attending the meeting of Bissei Chapter No. 6563 on Tuesday 13th February for its Installation meeting at Halsey Hall, Watford. Pictured above, the MEZ E Comp Malcolm Spinage, H -E Comp Andrew Osborn and J – E Comp Michael Pilszak together with some of the members of the Chapter. The installation ceremony was conducted in fine style by E Comp Ray Curd. Following the meeting,…

On Saturday, 14th April 2018, Danish Companions from Cheshunt Chapter No 2921 attended the Annual Meeting in Copenhagen of The Danish Craft Masonry of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons. They were all pleased and grateful to see the Danish R.W. Grand Master of the Craft for Danish Craft Masonry award to E Comp. James Sharpley, Most Excellent Grand Superintendent of the Royal Arch Province of Hertfordshire, the Danish Craft Masonry Medal of Honour. The Most…

It is sad when a Lodge or Chapter has to close, and until very recently that seemed to be the fate confronting Cheshunt Chapter No. 2921; for the Chapter was struggling to find new candidates.  Our Province, however, was able to come up with an exciting alternative to closure. Freemasonry has been present in Denmark since the founding of the Lodge of St. Martin in Copenhagen in 1743.  The regular Grand Lodge of Denmark, the…

Around 80 Companions, including the entire Provincial Executive were at Halsey Masonic Hall, Cheshunt on Monday 20th November, to celebrate the Centenary of East Hertfordshire Chapter No. 3748. They witnessed a presentation of the Centenary Charter by the Grand Superintendent, following a masterful Oration by the 3rd Provincial Grand Principal, E. Comp. Philip Masters. The Principals of the Chapter for the Centenary year, E. Comps. David Ames (Z), Paul Brimmicombe-Wood (H) and Steven Gordon-Wilson (J),…

Those attending Hertford Chapter on the 16th October at Hertingfordbury were fortunate to enjoy a special occasion. The MEZ, E Comp Richard Borsberry exalted his brother, Paul, in a splendid ceremony and more than ably assisted by a faultless performance as Principal Sojourner by E Comp Tony Bearpark. Paul began his masonic journey in 1985 when he was Initiated into Layston Lodge, where he is currently the Director of Ceremonies, and finally decided that the…

The very first display of the Provincial Sword and Standard took place at the Installation and 25th Anniversary Meeting of Queen’s Oak Chapter on Wednesday 15th November 2017. The Meeting was attended by The Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, E Comp James Sharpley, accompanied by the Second Provincial Grand Principal E Comp Paul Blakemore; the Third Provincial Grand Principal, E Comp Phil Masters and the Deputy Provincial Director of Ceremonies, E Comp James Angus, as well…

On Sunday 8th October 2017, a record numbers of guests, totalling 117, attended the Annual Luncheon for Provincial Officers, Chapter Principals and Scribes at the Cloisters Masonic Centre, Letchworth Garden City. The event was presided over by the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent, James Sharpley who commented that it was a delight to see so many guests and members present and thanked them for their support of the luncheon and the Province. The Most Excellent Grand…

Companions, as usual I extend a warm and hearty welcome to you all and thank you for your support today, I am delighted to see so many of you at our Provincial Convocation. In addition to our honoured guests I would like to acknowledge the attendance of the Chapter Principals who this year have surpassed last year in number and I am glad that you are ensuring that your Chapters are represented at the Provincial…